LAD#20- The Emancipation Proclamation

The Emancipation Proclamation January 1st, 1863

In the Emancipation Proclamation Lincoln frees all the slaves in the Southern states excluding few counties. He makes it known that these slaves must be freed without resistance or punishment towards them. He also makes sure that the slaves do not try to harm people unless using it as a form of self defense. He also invites these freed slaves to be members of the military.